Barbell Step-up

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Progression

Progression

Step 1In a shoulder-width stance, rest a loaded barbell on the back of your shoulders with an overhand grip. Inhale, brace core and place one foot in front of you on top of a 6-12 inch box. This will be your starting position.

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Step 2Exhale while simultaneously driving your foot into box and accelerating your hips upwards, bringing your back foot to meet your front foot on top of the box. Pause and then retract back to starting position.